Pakhanpur - Karai Parsurai, Nalanda

Pakhanpur is a village situated in the Karai Parsurai subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karai Parsurai and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Goundu Bigha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakhanpur is 244160. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 801302 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Pakhanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Pakhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Pakhanpur village had a total population of 740 people, including 379 males and 361 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.71%, with male literacy at 67.21% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pakhanpur

Pakhanpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pakhanpur

Public transport in the Pakhanpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Pakhanpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Pakhanpur is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakhanpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pakhanpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pakhanpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pakhanpur village are given below:

FAQs about Pakhanpur